Chapter 260: Ripping Off the Library
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Chapter 260: Ripping Off the Library
The return trip was quick. Within a minute of recovering, Jack found himself in the mountaintop mansion, where a large meal was already prepared for him. There were sparkling steaks, rich salads, pies and fruit and cheese of all kinds.
Jack gaped. This is all for me!? he asked.
Of course it is, Huali replied. You used up a lot of energy just now. These are all products of D-Grade beasts. A single of these steaks would be enough to sustain an army of F-Grades for a week. For you Well, I hope this table will suffice. We can prepare more if needed.The initial instance of this chapter being available happened at N0v3l.Bin.
I It is plenty! Jack exclaimed quickly. Thank you, master. This is great.
I hope so. Huali nodded. Unfortunately, I have other business to attend to, so I cannot keep you company. I wish you happy adventuring, Jack. Return safe and strong.
I will try my best.
I expect nothing less. With a smile, she cracked the door open and walked out. Enjoy your meal.
Jack was currently in a room adjacent to the kitchens, though the soundproofed walls could hide that fact. There was nothing besides himself, the food-stuffed table, and a few wooden chairsthis must be where the cooks ate. With one last, respectful nod at the closed door, Jack picked a chair at random and sat down to eat. He really was exhausted.
It was the best food hed ever had. Meat that melted on the tongue, rich with flavor and juices; fruits and vegetables which infused his entire body with vitality; even the cheese was heavenly, with each bite activating his taste buds in different ways.
By the end of the meal, Jack was swimming in ecstasy, and hed only eaten three quarters of the foodhe simply couldnt have another bite.
Man, he sighed, leaning back in his chair with hands foldedfolder over his belly, what a meal
As he relaxed, the insights hed gotten from watching the supernova tried to come to the fore. They wanted to be inspected, investigated, understood. Yet, Jack pushed them back; there would be time to meditate later. For now, he had more things to do.
Allowing himself five minutes of relaxation, he then pushed off the chair with a grunt. His eyes scanned the remaining food regretfully; it really pained him to let it go to waste.
On the bright side, he didnt need to.
Mustering his courage, Jack walked to the nearby kitchen and asked to take the remainder with him. The cook threw him a funny look but didnt decline. She even gave him a yellow metal box that would preserve the taste. Therefore, Jack left the mansion whistling and with the food of gods in his lunchbox.
The next stop was the library.
He took to the air, crossing the estate under the complicated gazes of the servants to arrive at the pyramidic building that housed the estates wealth of knowledge. This time, the librarian met him at the door.
Jack, he said with a slight smile. His white robes flowed in the soft breeze, as did his long, silver beard. Shol told me you were a talented young man, but I have to admit, I still underestimated you. Making enemies of an Elder? Brave.
Isnt that the duty of a disciple, brother Okmer? To make enemies of his masters enemies? Jack replied smiling.
It is indeed. Have you come to choose your remaining two items?
Right.
Then, come on in.
The inside of the library was as empty as last time. Spiraling bookcases climbed the walls, hiding enough knowledge to blind any mortal sage. There were books upon books, mystical texts, Dao Visions, weapons, armors, and all sorts of mysterious items.
Jack was a man of science. He would have loved to spend months here, reading about the mysteries of the universe and the discoveries of a million-year-old galactic civilization. Unfortunately, fate hadnt given him time, only enemies.
Later, he promised himself, steeling his mind.
Hed had a long time to consider what kind of items he wanted. In the few weeks hed been here, this had been one of his primary concerns, and he had settled on three options, of which he could only choose two: an escape treasure, a treasure that could increase his meditation speed, and a new Dao Vision. Thankfully, the supernova hed just witnessed took the place of a Dao Vision, so Jacks mind was set.
Of course, he still needed to see what specific items the library had to offer.
Dont underestimate yourself, my young friend. D-Grades are the best of the best, but nobody could do what you did. I cannot help but wonder what youve been through to develop such mental fortitude.
Jacks smile darkened a hint. I just never had a choice, he replied.
Of course. Forgive me for asking. Perhaps, when things calm down, we could exchange stories over a bottle of Star Dew?
Jack didnt know what that was, but it sounded alcoholic. He smiled. It would be my pleasure, Okmer.
Great! Then, I shouldnt keep you too long; have you decided on your third item as well?
I havekind of. Back in the F-Grade, I once fought a guy who used a magical device to teleport away after he lost a fight. Is there something similar for D-Grades?
An escape talisman, Okmer said, nodding. Smart choice. A D-Grade version does exist, but its a highly valuable item, so I can only give you one.
One is plenty.
Then, here.
A wooden plaque appeared out of thin air between them, almost causing Jack to jumphed forgotten about Okmers ability to suppress the presence of things. The wooden plaque was rectangular in shape, three inches tall, and completely smooth, save for the word ESCAPE written vertically on its surface in thick black ink.
Even just by looking at it, Jack could feel the Dao of Space thickly condensed inside the wood.
This is an escape talisman meant for use by peak D-Grades, Okmer explained proudly. If you break it, you will instantly teleport one thousand miles in the direction of your choosingway farther than the perception range of any D-Grade. Moreover, the spatial turbulence left behind will be so chaotic as to be untraceable. Just make sure to keep running, as a peak D-Grade can cross a thousand miles fairly quickly.
Thats exactly what I was looking for! Jack replied, excitedly pocketing the talisman. Thanks, Okmer. Youre the best.
I try. Okmers smile was wide, though slightly complex. Jack couldnt tell why, so he simply let it pass.
Thats all from me, Jack said. If theres nothing else
Okmer reached out for a handshake. As Jack shook the hand, however, the librarians voice rang telepathically in his mind.
There is one more thing, he said. Master Huali contacted me some minutes ago. She asked that, when you show up, I was to give you this.
Before Jack could reply, he felt something appear between his hand and the librarians. It was an object that felt small, round, smooth, and cool to the touchlike a bead of ice.
A high-level storage bead. Break it, and you will unleash power equivalent to the full-power attack of an early C-Grade. It only works once, so make it count.
Wow. Thanks, Omer.
Thank our master. These things are vanishingly rare.
Thanks to the mental powers of immortals, this telepathic conversation took place in only a fraction of a second. On the outside, their handshake had been completely normal.
Always a pleasure, Okmer, Jack said like nothing had happened. He retracted his hand, gently wrapped around his new treasure, then used his Dao to move it inside his sleeve. From there, it flew into an inner pocket of his robes. See you soon!
Good luck, Jack. May luck be on your side!
Armed with a Dao treasure, an escape talisman, a C-Grades full-power attack in pocket edition, and significantly higher chances of survival, Jack waved goodbye to the elderly librarian and flew away. He couldnt help the smile on his face.
Why the secrecy, though? he wondered. Could people be watching us even here, inside Master Hualis estate? Or is Okmer just being paranoid?
Well, whatever. Ill just be careful too. Next stop His smile widened. Brock!
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Chapter 260: Ripping Off the Library
The return trip was quick. Within a minute of recovering, Jack found himself in the mountaintop mansion, where a large meal was already prepared for him. There were sparkling steaks, rich salads, pies and fruit and cheese of all kinds.
Jack gaped. This is all for me!? he asked.
Of course it is, Huali replied. You used up a lot of energy just now. These are all products of D-Grade beasts. A single of these steaks would be enough to sustain an army of F-Grades for a week. For you Well, I hope this table will suffice. We can prepare more if needed.The initial instance of this chapter being available happened at N0v3l.Bin.
I It is plenty! Jack exclaimed quickly. Thank you, master. This is great.
I hope so. Huali nodded. Unfortunately, I have other business to attend to, so I cannot keep you company. I wish you happy adventuring, Jack. Return safe and strong.
I will try my best.
I expect nothing less. With a smile, she cracked the door open and walked out. Enjoy your meal.
Jack was currently in a room adjacent to the kitchens, though the soundproofed walls could hide that fact. There was nothing besides himself, the food-stuffed table, and a few wooden chairsthis must be where the cooks ate. With one last, respectful nod at the closed door, Jack picked a chair at random and sat down to eat. He really was exhausted.
It was the best food hed ever had. Meat that melted on the tongue, rich with flavor and juices; fruits and vegetables which infused his entire body with vitality; even the cheese was heavenly, with each bite activating his taste buds in different ways.
By the end of the meal, Jack was swimming in ecstasy, and hed only eaten three quarters of the foodhe simply couldnt have another bite.
Man, he sighed, leaning back in his chair with hands foldedfolder over his belly, what a meal
As he relaxed, the insights hed gotten from watching the supernova tried to come to the fore. They wanted to be inspected, investigated, understood. Yet, Jack pushed them back; there would be time to meditate later. For now, he had more things to do.
Allowing himself five minutes of relaxation, he then pushed off the chair with a grunt. His eyes scanned the remaining food regretfully; it really pained him to let it go to waste.
On the bright side, he didnt need to.
Mustering his courage, Jack walked to the nearby kitchen and asked to take the remainder with him. The cook threw him a funny look but didnt decline. She even gave him a yellow metal box that would preserve the taste. Therefore, Jack left the mansion whistling and with the food of gods in his lunchbox.
The next stop was the library.
He took to the air, crossing the estate under the complicated gazes of the servants to arrive at the pyramidic building that housed the estates wealth of knowledge. This time, the librarian met him at the door.
Jack, he said with a slight smile. His white robes flowed in the soft breeze, as did his long, silver beard. Shol told me you were a talented young man, but I have to admit, I still underestimated you. Making enemies of an Elder? Brave.
Isnt that the duty of a disciple, brother Okmer? To make enemies of his masters enemies? Jack replied smiling.
It is indeed. Have you come to choose your remaining two items?
Right.
Then, come on in.
The inside of the library was as empty as last time. Spiraling bookcases climbed the walls, hiding enough knowledge to blind any mortal sage. There were books upon books, mystical texts, Dao Visions, weapons, armors, and all sorts of mysterious items.
Jack was a man of science. He would have loved to spend months here, reading about the mysteries of the universe and the discoveries of a million-year-old galactic civilization. Unfortunately, fate hadnt given him time, only enemies.
Later, he promised himself, steeling his mind.
Hed had a long time to consider what kind of items he wanted. In the few weeks hed been here, this had been one of his primary concerns, and he had settled on three options, of which he could only choose two: an escape treasure, a treasure that could increase his meditation speed, and a new Dao Vision. Thankfully, the supernova hed just witnessed took the place of a Dao Vision, so Jacks mind was set.
Of course, he still needed to see what specific items the library had to offer.
Dont underestimate yourself, my young friend. D-Grades are the best of the best, but nobody could do what you did. I cannot help but wonder what youve been through to develop such mental fortitude.
Jacks smile darkened a hint. I just never had a choice, he replied.
Of course. Forgive me for asking. Perhaps, when things calm down, we could exchange stories over a bottle of Star Dew?
Jack didnt know what that was, but it sounded alcoholic. He smiled. It would be my pleasure, Okmer.
Great! Then, I shouldnt keep you too long; have you decided on your third item as well?
I havekind of. Back in the F-Grade, I once fought a guy who used a magical device to teleport away after he lost a fight. Is there something similar for D-Grades?
An escape talisman, Okmer said, nodding. Smart choice. A D-Grade version does exist, but its a highly valuable item, so I can only give you one.
One is plenty.
Then, here.
A wooden plaque appeared out of thin air between them, almost causing Jack to jumphed forgotten about Okmers ability to suppress the presence of things. The wooden plaque was rectangular in shape, three inches tall, and completely smooth, save for the word ESCAPE written vertically on its surface in thick black ink.
Even just by looking at it, Jack could feel the Dao of Space thickly condensed inside the wood.
This is an escape talisman meant for use by peak D-Grades, Okmer explained proudly. If you break it, you will instantly teleport one thousand miles in the direction of your choosingway farther than the perception range of any D-Grade. Moreover, the spatial turbulence left behind will be so chaotic as to be untraceable. Just make sure to keep running, as a peak D-Grade can cross a thousand miles fairly quickly.
Thats exactly what I was looking for! Jack replied, excitedly pocketing the talisman. Thanks, Okmer. Youre the best.
I try. Okmers smile was wide, though slightly complex. Jack couldnt tell why, so he simply let it pass.
Thats all from me, Jack said. If theres nothing else
Okmer reached out for a handshake. As Jack shook the hand, however, the librarians voice rang telepathically in his mind.
There is one more thing, he said. Master Huali contacted me some minutes ago. She asked that, when you show up, I was to give you this.
Before Jack could reply, he felt something appear between his hand and the librarians. It was an object that felt small, round, smooth, and cool to the touchlike a bead of ice.
A high-level storage bead. Break it, and you will unleash power equivalent to the full-power attack of an early C-Grade. It only works once, so make it count.
Wow. Thanks, Omer.
Thank our master. These things are vanishingly rare.
Thanks to the mental powers of immortals, this telepathic conversation took place in only a fraction of a second. On the outside, their handshake had been completely normal.
Always a pleasure, Okmer, Jack said like nothing had happened. He retracted his hand, gently wrapped around his new treasure, then used his Dao to move it inside his sleeve. From there, it flew into an inner pocket of his robes. See you soon!
Good luck, Jack. May luck be on your side!
Armed with a Dao treasure, an escape talisman, a C-Grades full-power attack in pocket edition, and significantly higher chances of survival, Jack waved goodbye to the elderly librarian and flew away. He couldnt help the smile on his face.
Why the secrecy, though? he wondered. Could people be watching us even here, inside Master Hualis estate? Or is Okmer just being paranoid?
Well, whatever. Ill just be careful too. Next stop His smile widened. Brock!
Chapter 260: Ripping Off the LibraryThe return trip was quick. Within a minute of recovering, Jack found himself in the mountaintop mansion, where a large meal was already prepared for him. There were sparkling steaks, rich salads, pies and fruit and cheese of all kinds.Jack gaped. This is all for me!? he asked.Of course it is, Huali replied. You used up a lot of energy just now. These are all products of D-Grade beasts. A single of these steaks would be enough to sustain an army of F-Grades for a week. For you Well, I hope this table will suffice. We can prepare more if needed.The initial instance of this chapter being available happened at N0v3l.Bin.I It is plenty! Jack exclaimed quickly. Thank you, master. This is great.I hope so. Huali nodded. Unfortunately, I have other business to attend to, so I cannot keep you company. I wish you happy adventuring, Jack. Return safe and strong.I will try my best.I expect nothing less. With a smile, she cracked the door open and walked out. Enjoy your meal.Jack was currently in a room adjacent to the kitchens, though the soundproofed walls could hide that fact. There was nothing besides himself, the food-stuffed table, and a few wooden chairsthis must be where the cooks ate. With one last, respectful nod at the closed door, Jack picked a chair at random and sat down to eat. He really was exhausted.It was the best food hed ever had. Meat that melted on the tongue, rich with flavor and juices; fruits and vegetables which infused his entire body with vitality; even the cheese was heavenly, with each bite activating his taste buds in different ways.By the end of the meal, Jack was swimming in ecstasy, and hed only eaten three quarters of the foodhe simply couldnt have another bite.Man, he sighed, leaning back in his chair with hands foldedfolder over his belly, what a mealAs he relaxed, the insights hed gotten from watching the supernova tried to come to the fore. They wanted to be inspected, investigated, understood. Yet, Jack pushed them back; there would be time to meditate later. For now, he had more things to do.Allowing himself five minutes of relaxation, he then pushed off the chair with a grunt. His eyes scanned the remaining food regretfully; it really pained him to let it go to waste.On the bright side, he didnt need to.Mustering his courage, Jack walked to the nearby kitchen and asked to take the remainder with him. The cook threw him a funny look but didnt decline. She even gave him a yellow metal box that would preserve the taste. Therefore, Jack left the mansion whistling and with the food of gods in his lunchbox.The next stop was the library.He took to the air, crossing the estate under the complicated gazes of the servants to arrive at the pyramidic building that housed the estates wealth of knowledge. This time, the librarian met him at the door.Jack, he said with a slight smile. His white robes flowed in the soft breeze, as did his long, silver beard. Shol told me you were a talented young man, but I have to admit, I still underestimated you. Making enemies of an Elder? Brave.Isnt that the duty of a disciple, brother Okmer? To make enemies of his masters enemies? Jack replied smiling.It is indeed. Have you come to choose your remaining two items?Right.Then, come on in.The inside of the library was as empty as last time. Spiraling bookcases climbed the walls, hiding enough knowledge to blind any mortal sage. There were books upon books, mystical texts, Dao Visions, weapons, armors, and all sorts of mysterious items.Jack was a man of science. He would have loved to spend months here, reading about the mysteries of the universe and the discoveries of a million-year-old galactic civilization. Unfortunately, fate hadnt given him time, only enemies.Later, he promised himself, steeling his mind.Hed had a long time to consider what kind of items he wanted. In the few weeks hed been here, this had been one of his primary concerns, and he had settled on three options, of which he could only choose two: an escape treasure, a treasure that could increase his meditation speed, and a new Dao Vision. Thankfully, the supernova hed just witnessed took the place of a Dao Vision, so Jacks mind was set.Of course, he still needed to see what specific items the library had to offer.Dont underestimate yourself, my young friend. D-Grades are the best of the best, but nobody could do what you did. I cannot help but wonder what youve been through to develop such mental fortitude.Jacks smile darkened a hint. I just never had a choice, he replied.Of course. Forgive me for asking. Perhaps, when things calm down, we could exchange stories over a bottle of Star Dew?Jack didnt know what that was, but it sounded alcoholic. He smiled. It would be my pleasure, Okmer.Great! Then, I shouldnt keep you too long; have you decided on your third item as well?I havekind of. Back in the F-Grade, I once fought a guy who used a magical device to teleport away after he lost a fight. Is there something similar for D-Grades?An escape talisman, Okmer said, nodding. Smart choice. A D-Grade version does exist, but its a highly valuable item, so I can only give you one.One is plenty.Then, here.A wooden plaque appeared out of thin air between them, almost causing Jack to jumphed forgotten about Okmers ability to suppress the presence of things. The wooden plaque was rectangular in shape, three inches tall, and completely smooth, save for the word ESCAPE written vertically on its surface in thick black ink.Even just by looking at it, Jack could feel the Dao of Space thickly condensed inside the wood.This is an escape talisman meant for use by peak D-Grades, Okmer explained proudly. If you break it, you will instantly teleport one thousand miles in the direction of your choosingway farther than the perception range of any D-Grade. Moreover, the spatial turbulence left behind will be so chaotic as to be untraceable. Just make sure to keep running, as a peak D-Grade can cross a thousand miles fairly quickly.Thats exactly what I was looking for! Jack replied, excitedly pocketing the talisman. Thanks, Okmer. Youre the best.I try. Okmers smile was wide, though slightly complex. Jack couldnt tell why, so he simply let it pass.Thats all from me, Jack said. If theres nothing elseOkmer reached out for a handshake. As Jack shook the hand, however, the librarians voice rang telepathically in his mind.There is one more thing, he said. Master Huali contacted me some minutes ago. She asked that, when you show up, I was to give you this.Before Jack could reply, he felt something appear between his hand and the librarians. It was an object that felt small, round, smooth, and cool to the touchlike a bead of ice.A high-level storage bead. Break it, and you will unleash power equivalent to the full-power attack of an early C-Grade. It only works once, so make it count.Wow. Thanks, Omer.Thank our master. These things are vanishingly rare.Thanks to the mental powers of immortals, this telepathic conversation took place in only a fraction of a second. On the outside, their handshake had been completely normal.Always a pleasure, Okmer, Jack said like nothing had happened. He retracted his hand, gently wrapped around his new treasure, then used his Dao to move it inside his sleeve. From there, it flew into an inner pocket of his robes. See you soon!Good luck, Jack. May luck be on your side!Armed with a Dao treasure, an escape talisman, a C-Grades full-power attack in pocket edition, and significantly higher chances of survival, Jack waved goodbye to the elderly librarian and flew away. He couldnt help the smile on his face.Why the secrecy, though? he wondered. Could people be watching us even here, inside Master Hualis estate? Or is Okmer just being paranoid?Well, whatever. Ill just be careful too. Next stop His smile widened. Brock!
